Abdul Malik (physician)

Abdul Malik
আবদুল মালিক
Born(1929-12-01)1 December 1929
South Surma, Sylhet, Assam Province, British India
Died5 December 2023(2023-12-05) (aged 94)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Education
Years active1954–2023
SpouseAshrafunnisa Khatun
Children3
Medical career
ProfessionMedical practitioner
Institutions
Sub-specialtiesCardiology
Awards
Military career
RankBrigadier General

Abdul Malik (1 December 1929 – 5 December 2023) was a Bangladeshi cardiologist and National Professor of Bangladesh. He was the first cardiac surgeon in united Pakistan. He was the founder of the National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh. In 2004, he was awarded the Independence Day Award, the highest state award by the government of Bangladesh for his contribution to medical science.